Aave Labs proposes a unified and standardized framework for listing technical assets

Aave Labs has released an ARFC proposal to establish a standardized technical asset listing framework for Aave V3, V4, and Aave Horizon. This framework aims to set unified technical requirements for asset listing, parameter expansion, and ongoing monitoring. It covers core areas such as ERC20 compatibility, oracles, permission control, minting and burning logic, pause and blacklist mechanisms, upgradeability, interest rate and yield mechanisms, token architecture, cross-chain bridge risks, audit and security history, and external dependencies. The framework does not replace market risk analysis and governance judgment but provides a baseline for technical qualification. The framework is designed to address "hidden risks" such as unlimited supply inflation, weak upgrade permissions, inconsistent bridge supply, opaque redemption paths, and reliance on off-chain custody. These issues can directly threaten protocol solvency, liquidation systems, and collateral parameter security. The framework places particular emphasis on additional scrutiny for cross-chain assets, yield-bearing assets, and off-chain dependent assets like RWAs, including bridge structures, off-chain legal arrangements, custody mechanisms, and supply integrity. Assets with significant technical flaws may face reduced borrowing limits, restricted collateral parameters, delayed listing, or even recommendations for rejection from the protocol in the future.